Used 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 (2018) for Sale — From £79 | UsedLens.co.uk

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£151.19 High price

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Budget Chinese manual-focus prime available in many mirrorless mounts.

The 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 is a manual-focus prime for APS-C Canon RF-mount bodies (EOS R7, R10, R50, R100), designed as an ultra-affordable f/1.4 prime for the RF-S ecosystem. As a third-party optical manufacturer, 7Artisans produces this lens for significantly less than Canon's own APS-C RF primes, at the cost of manual-focus-only operation. Note that updated full-frame versions (Mark II and Mark III) also exist under the same name with different specifications; this master covers the original APS-C version.

The optical design uses 8 elements in 5 groups. The 49mm filter thread is specific to this lens — most standard filter collections will need a step-up ring. At approximately 175g the lens adds minimal weight to a compact RF-S body. Nine aperture blades produce smooth circular bokeh at wider apertures. The lens is manual focus only — there is no autofocus motor. The aperture ring provides direct tactile control. The image circle covers APS-C sensors only; mounting on full-frame EOS R bodies will activate crop mode.

The 35mm focal length on APS-C provides approximately a 56mm full-frame equivalent — a near-standard perspective useful for street, documentary, and informal portraiture. At f/1.4 the subject separation and low-light output are the primary reasons to choose this lens over the Canon RF-S 18-45mm kit zoom. Manual focus requires deliberate technique: at f/1.4 the depth of field is very shallow and focus confirmation via EVF magnification or focus peaking is recommended. Build is compact plastic; handling is simple given the minimal control set.

On the used market the 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 is very affordable, reflecting its budget positioning. Condition checks: focus ring smoothness across the full travel range, aperture ring click feel, and front element for cleaning marks or haze. The Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM provides autofocus at a similar price point with significantly more versatility; the 7Artisans is the choice specifically when f/1.4 aperture and manual focus are the priorities. Full-frame RF shooters should confirm they need the APS-C version before purchasing.

7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 generations

This page covers the 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 (2018). Not to be confused with the other models in this line:

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£92.00 £101.00

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£92.00 £101.00

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£99.00 £109.00

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£99.00 £109.00

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£102.00 £112.00

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£102.00 £112.00

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7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 Manual Focus Lens Fujifilm X Mount – Excellent Condition eBay

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£151.19 £181.43

Used 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 price history

Tracking the used 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 price? Over the past two weeks, the average has risen 12.5%, from £88 to around £99. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £91 and £105 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 6 Jul – 23 Jul 2026.